Old picture. New Grammys. This year’s ceremony is underway and trophies have already been given. So far, Kanye has won three categories including Best Rap Album. Rhythm and Blues winners also after the jump.

Now that Bottoms Up is set to drop April 3 now, Obie Trice yaps off the mouth by opening up the Kang and the Doc’s track with a verse of his own. In other news, Obie claims Detox is finally finished. uhtn

During their pre-Grammy show at the House Of Blues in LA, The Roots and singer Elle Varner celebrated the life of Whitney Houston by performing the singer’s classic “Saving All My Love For You“. Yes indeed. heads up: jose3030

French and Waka: get the yayo. Well during their recent visit to DJ Kay Slay’s radio show, they both distribute an in-studio version of one of their collabos. Need more? Coke Boys 2 is available here. streetheattv

Featuring the Berlin “Take My Breath Away” sample, Lloyd returns with his new song featuring Nelly Mo. Young Goldie is also about to embark on his UK tour as well. Shouts to Nav with the heads up.

Twista is first to roll out with a Whitney Houston tribute. Produced by The Legendary Traxster. Too soon? fsd

“I met a red-bone, I took the girl home/I asked her what she wanna watch, she said, ‘Surely not The Throne’” During the YMCMB pre-Grammys party at Paramount Studios last night, Tune gave a moment of silence for Whitney Houston and announced signing Christina Milian. At the 3:50 mark, he also tosses a pebble Jay and ‘Ye’s way. Oy vey. Surley, Weezy will be the next contestant on that Summer Jam screen. More footage from the festivities below.

Whitney sung “Jesus Loves Me” to Kelly Price last Thursday at the Tru Hollywood. The performance would be her last public appearance before her passing yesterday. After the tragic news broke, the Hip-Hop community paid their respects during Clive Davis’ party, Twitter and more.

Wow. According to the AP, R&B icon Whitney Houston passed away this afternoon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. She was 48. So far, no cause of death has been reported, but TMZ updates that her body was discovered in her room’s bathtub in a possible drowning incident. During her career, Whitney has sold over 170 million albums and has received 415 Awards including 2 Emmys, 6 Grammys, 22 AMAs, and 30 Billboards. She recently filmed her latest movie […]

Hope your passports are up to date. Estelle takes us across the pond for her latest offering and she has brought along Breezy and Tremaine with her. Do remember, All Of Me lands in stores February 28. dajaz1